Man City Signs Haaland, No Hope For Barcelona

Manchester City are reportedly set to complete the signing of Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund.

The last few weeks have seen English club pull ahead of Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the race to sign the 21-year-old, and he will now wear the sky-blue City shirt that his father wore during his playing days.

According to The Athletic, Haaland‘s move to the Etihad Stadium is a “done deal” and it should be confirmed this week.

Haaland to Manchester City

Personal terms between Manchester City and Haaland were agreed in April, and this cleared the way for dialogue between the clubs.

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Manchester City are set to inform Borussia Dortmund that they will pay the fee that is required to activate the release clause in the striker’s contract, which is a reported 75 million euros (63 million pounds).

Should the situation proceed as all parties expect, Haaland will be announced as a Manchester City player this week and will then join up with his side for their pre-season preparations.

Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez, has said the club will not be able to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund because of their financial situation.

Manchester City hope to announce Haaland’s transfer later this week.

With a transfer fee of around €75million and wages to cover, Barca, who are operating under financial restrictions which were imposed by LaLiga, are unable to compete with City.

“It is very difficult because of the economic situation.

“I can’t lie to you, that is the reality.

“I wouldn’t say [it is only down to money]. I am not going to disrespect other clubs’ sporting projects. We are not the only club with a good project. City have won a lot of titles and compete at the top level.

“But if what you say happens [and Barca don’t sign Haaland], it would have been because of financial issues,” Barca coach Xavi said in a news conference on Monday when asked about missing out on Haaland.

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